Vision is what we hope to do with the time that we have. Have you known anyone that is absolutely driven to succeed? No matter what the obstacle, they keep going. And in most cases, it is because they have extraordinary clarity of their vision. They took the time to clearly define what it is that they wanted to do. They stopped and thought about their life, and what it was that they wanted to accomplish. They have the drive to see the task all the way to its outcome.

Time is our most scarce resource. When we realize not as an intellectual construct but as an emotional conviction that our time here is finite, we act purposefully. Successful entrepreneurs protect and manage their time. The most valuable asset you have is your time. Thoughtfully plan your days, weeks, months, and years.

Think about both how and with whom you spend your time–it’s likely an indicator of what you are to become.

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